Patient's question:
I found a cyst in the upper right part of my uterus during my ultrasound on November 11th, measuring 996, which is quite large and needs to be surgically removed. Since I don't have much knowledge about this, I'm very worried. However, after the doctor reviewed the ultrasound report, he said, "Don't worry, most of them are benign." Can the report alone determine if it's benign? How certain is that?First follow-up question: It might not be in the uterus but in the upper right ovary.
Second follow-up question: What is a pathological examination? Does it refer to the removed cyst or a physical examination of the patient?
Doctor's answer:
In the female internal reproductive organs, the fallopian tubes and ovaries are referred to as uterine appendages. Adnexal cysts refer to cystic tumors of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Clinically, ovarian cysts are more common among adnexal cysts. They can occur at any age, but are most commonly found during the reproductive period. The causes of uterine adnexal cysts are primarily inflammation and endocrine disorders. Cysts can be physiological (i.e., normal and naturally disappear with the physiological cycle) or pathological (formed due to disease). Physiological cysts do not require surgery, while pathological cysts often need surgery for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.Currently, the commonly used medications for treating uterine adnexal cysts include Ginkgo biloba and Guizhi Fuling Pill. Clinical evidence has shown that they can produce a certain effect.